Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 76)

Ufton Court, Reading, RG7 4HD If you’re looking for something off the beaten track, Ufton Court could be for you. Situated in gorgeous countryside on the Berkshire/ Hampshire borders, this Grade I Tudor manor house and tithe barn is full of delights, with ancient oaks lining the driveway and a plethora of seasonal flowers, from daffodils and bluebells to wisteria, roses and lavender. Choose from three locations for your ceremony; there’s the traditional and stately Long Ceremony Room, the oak-beamed Archer’s Hall and the 16 th -century Tithe Barn, accommodating up to 50, 80 and 150 of your loved ones, respectively. The venue is full of quirky spots for big-day photos, including the sunken garden and icehouse, as well as gorgeous pink and purple rhododendron bushes and climbing wisteria. Drinks receptions can be held in the beautiful courtyard or house terrace in the sunshine, or for colder days, the Archer’s Hall or Manor House provide guests with welcome respite from the elements. The Tithe Barn can host up to 150 friends and family for the wedding breakfast and an additional 50 for the evening reception. Tea and coffee can be taken in the Archer’s Room, which is also useful later as a quiet space or children’s play area while the barn is transformed, and with its white-washed walls and stone floor, it’s also the perfect blank canvas. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact 01189 832 099 uftoncourt.co.uk/weddings Did you know? Ufton Court has a wedding preparation room, which boasts gorgeous views of the knot garden. The Tythe Barn, OX26 4SR The Tythe Barn in Launton is a 14 th -century thatched barn that’s steeped in history and oozing character, from the original beams to the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that bring the light flooding in. Brought fully up to date, the interior is decked with fairylights and a Bose sound system, which is hidden in the beautiful stone walls. And the gardens offer pretty pathways and pergolas for your big-day photography. The main barn allows up to 150 loved ones for the ceremony and up to 220 for an evening reception, while the Cowshed offers a more intimate setting, with up to 40 friends and family for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. The Nook is a beautifully restored barn for the bride and bridesmaids, while the romantic Shepherd’s Hut is more than your average wedding suite. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact 01869 321 442 thetythebarn.co.uk We love... the Cowshed’s cosy wood burner and pizza oven. photographybyvicki.co.uk benjaminstuart.co.uk BARN VENUES 35